Updates From TaylorWeb Network

This is an almost weekly digest. It updates automatically, so some stuff peels off to make room for the more recent items. It’s set to grab a lot of feeds. Let me know if you notice it slowing down and I’ll fix it right up.

If you know me personally, you’ve probably asked me on more than one occasion, what’cha been up to? Now, you can finally take a quick look to see what I’ve been doing (at least around the world wide web) and get in where you fit in.

(Of course, you don’t have to know me personally to follow my meanderings. Go ahead, take a look!)

Happy Meandering!

This page is made possible by the RSSImport WordPress Plugin.¹ Read this article if you’ve been searching for an answer: How to Display RSS Feeds on Your WordPress Pages, Posts, or Sidebar?

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Secret Weapon For Offline Business – An Online Customer Referral System
Sometimes a customer or a friend just wants an easy way to share your great products or services with others. If you have added an ecommerce component to your offline business, an online customer refe …
Trim The Time It Takes To Select An E-Commerce Solution – Ask The Right Questions
It takes time for a busy local business owner to research, review, and test some of the many options available for e-commerce. Because of the time required, and a lack of knowledge about how to go abo …
Are You Writing in Green Ink? How to Create Content That Stands the Evergreen Test of Time
When a topic is evergreen, people don't even notice that the original posting was "2 years ago." Writing in a "green ink" frame of mind ensures that your content stands the te …
Autoresponse – The New Smart System For Your Brick and Mortar's Online Business Activities
Are you really up to spending half a day sending out the same information over and over and over again? It's better to put an autoresponse system into place and let it do the heavy lifting for yo …
Prune Your Official Twitter Profile For Tighter, Targeted Results
Using social media management tools like TweetDeck, Seismic, and HootSuite tends to keep you away from your official Twitter Profile. At least, it does for me. Spending a little time at your official …
Video Solutions – 4 Services Solve 5 Common Problems With Adding Video to Any Type of Website
Adding video to a website is no longer the challenge it used to be. The real challenge lies in displaying video on your own terms, with a look and feel that fits your website's purpose and your p …
Breaking Away From the Sidebar – Aggregate and Display RSS Feeds on Your WordPress Pages and Posts
Have you been searching and searching for a way to display your RSS Feeds on a page or post in your WordPress blog? When I Googled the subject, it was obvious I was not alone in desiring to pull toget …

From LocalBusinessCoachOnline.com

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From SocNetBiz.info (Social Networking for Local Business)

These feeds aren’t working correctly for some reason. Too bad! Instead, just skip on over there: Go to Social Networking for Local Business (aka SocNetBiz)

From TaylorWebStuff (WordPress.com)

Articles

Serendipitous Business
What does serendipity have to do with local business, ecommerce, and affiliate management systems? When applied to geographical location, is has pleasant consequences!
Add FlowPlayer Video To Your Self-Hosted WordPress Blog
There are two ways to add the FlowPlayer video player to your self-hosted WordPress blog. You can use a plugin or you can download the FlowPlayer program and JavaScript then manually insert it. FlowPl …
Commented on “That Bookkeeper”
Evernote seems to make its way onto more and more Top Apps lists. I’ve looked at it more than once and did not see the need for it. Windows Live Writer is one I haven’t given any considera …

From VernessaTaylor.com (Personal Site)

Articles

Can Linux Be Cool? 5 Fun Things In Fedora 12
Linux is not just for gurus. Mo shows off 5 fun things in Fedora Linux including digital painting with a tablet PC and open source MMORPG gaming. Makes you want to try Linux! Related Posts Desktop Dec …
Twitter Digest for 2010-08-08
Here's my "Non-Review of WishList Membership Site Plugin for WordPress" Share your own experiences #wordpress #members #localcoach # That "non review" — Can't read …
Twitter Digest for 2010-07-11
Inspired by iced PurpleEye (expresso) and smooth jazz at @beansTalkcoffee to upgrade to #WordPress 3.0 http://bit.ly/aYf1mN # Dragon Blogger is giving away free copies of DemoCreator screencasting sof …
Twitter Digest for 2010-06-27
@astewart Appreciate the mention on your latest post re social media [ http://bit.ly/dDpx2E ] # @DreamHost still rocks! # Powered by Twitter Tools Related Posts No related posts. Related Posts No rela …

Comments

Comment on What Is Tumblr? Why Do I Use It? by Vernessa
Cliff – Thanks for your insights and well wishes. I actually blog a lot more on similar topics over in my CoachNotes blog. I've spent some time monetizing the content there, and generally link fr …
Comment on Updates From TaylorWeb Network by Breaking Away From the Sidebar – Aggregate and Display RSS Feeds on Your WordPress Pages and Posts | Wordpress | Veliman Sekiz
[...] And now you can see for yourself the beauty of RSS feeds in your own WordPress blog pages and posts. Get a firsthand view of the possibilities at http://www.vernessataylor.com/updates-from-taylo …
Comment on Updates From TaylorWeb Network by Display RSS Feeds in Your WordPress Pages and Posts, Not Just The Sidebar | BHBodeezy
[...] And now you can see for yourself the beauty of RSS feeds in your own WordPress blog pages and posts. Get a firsthand view of the possibilities at http://www.vernessataylor.com/updates-from-taylo …
Comment on Updates From TaylorWeb Network by Display RSS Feeds in Your WordPress Pages and Posts, Not Just The Sidebar-Computers
[...] And now you can see for yourself the beauty of RSS feeds in your own WordPress blog pages and posts. Get a firsthand view of the possibilities at http://www.vernessataylor.com/updates-from-taylo …
Comment on Updates From TaylorWeb Network by Breaking Away From the Sidebar – Aggregate and Display RSS Feeds on Your WordPress Pages and Posts | WordPress Plugin Shop
[...] And now you can see for yourself the beauty of RSS feeds in your own WordPress blog pages and posts. Get a firsthand view of the possibilities at http://www.vernessataylor.com/updates-from-taylo …

From Squidoo Lenses

Latest Lenses

Soul Train Video Showcase
Soul Train Revisited :: Tribute To Don Cornelius Plus Video Showcase Are you a music lover? Did you dig the 70s as much as I did? Groovy! This lens is for me and you. I danced my share of Soul Train L …
Try Linux – You're Ready: That's Why You're Here
Have you ever wanted to try Linux? Linux is a free-to-use and free-to-modify computer operating system. Linux can be a replacement for Windows on desktop computers or you can use it in addition to Win …
Vernessa Taylor, Computer Geek
All Things Computer and Internet: Technical Support, Website Tools, Linux, and Business Productivity Hi there and welcome to my lens. I'm a self-professed computer geek, sometimes guru, offering …
Lensography: Vernessa Taylor
This is my first Squidoo Lensography. I'm Vernessa Taylor and this lens is a compilation of the lenses I've created since joining Squidom. I've spent the last 25 years in and around com …
My First Lens Ever
"My First Lens Ever" is actually my third Squidoo lens. The idea came about in the middle of the night while I was working on another Squidoo lens. I found myself wishing I knew someone I co …
Magnify.net Is (Not Exactly) Like YouTube
A little more research is in order to do justice to this lens about Magnify.net. Stay tuned as I flesh it out.
Squidoo-TV Makes Its Debut
Video Blog, Interviews of Top Squidoo-TV Personalities, Stories From The Community on Internet TV, Internet Radio, VLog, and PodCasts Internet television (otherwise known as Internet TV, Catch-up TV o …

Recent Squidcasts

Two New Pictorials: Latest Behind-The-Scenes Techie Challenges + Spotl
Just discovered a new use for the photo module. I created two picture-stories — pictorials – for two topics that might otherwise be a bit boring.Techie Challenges Pictorial – Snapshots of some of th …
Two New Pictorials: Latest Behind-The-Scenes Techie Challenges + Spotl
Just discovered a new use for the photo module. I created two picture-stories — pictorials – for two topics that might otherwise be a bit boring.Techie Challenges Pictorial – Snapshots of some of th …

Comments I’ve Made

Titles Of Post Only :: Snippet of My Comments :: Entire Conversations !!

This page automatically updates with comments I’ve made on blogs around the world. These are just the most recent comments aggregated by either Disqus.com or BackType.com. To get a bigger slice, go to this where you can really listen in!

If you want to check out what I’ve been saying, who I’ve been saying it to, and what issues I’m apparently interested in, there are three ways to do so. Select Title of Post Only, Snippets of Comments, or Entire Conversations from below. When you find something of interest, you can add your voice too. Happy Reading!

Titles Of Post Only :: Snippet of My Comments :: Entire Conversations

Just The Titles of The Blog Posting

Snippets of the Comments I Made on Blog Posts Around The World

Re: Trying to survive in a NoFollow world.
I can relate to the fear of being overwhelmed with spam. I get my share of it, even though my sites aren't (yet) as popular as some others. But like you said, there is a "buffet" of spa …
Re: 7 Free Apps I Couldn’t Live Without
Thanks for the tips on Evernote and Live Writer. I usually create blog posts with the visual mode off, so if Live Writer can do that, that would definitely be a plus.I like Squidoo for the extra expos …
Re: 7 Free Apps I Couldn’t Live Without
Evernote seems to make its way onto more and more Top Apps lists. I've looked at it more than once and did not see the need for it. Windows Live Writer is one I haven't given any considerati …
Re: Why You Need to Make a Facebook Fan Page for Your Website NOW!
When I was looking for a compelling reason to create a FaceBook fan page, this article was one that helped me make up my mind. I didn't realize that pages are public (reason #1) nor had I conside …
Re: Because Lost Is A Rerun Tonight…
Yeah, Rose would make a great surly Lieutenant, and Kate might be a great informant but probably a better misunderstood fugitive. I know the feeling! I was highly disappointed that there was a rerun i …
Re: We are moving « Sakic.Net blog
Since you ask about experience from American users . . . I cannot compare a "before* and *after* because this is my first visit here, but I can say your site is very fast. I am visiting from a so …
Re: How to Drive More Customers to Your Local Business With Social Geotagging
@Clement Great information. Never heard of FSq until you wrote about it.@shannonevans: I thoroughly agree that "Geotagging is growing in importance and it starts with creating a local listing wit …
Re: Ustream videos not working? – Fixed!
Man, you sure saved me countless minutes trying to troubleshoot this one! Just last week, when I was running some spyware/malware checks to be sure my system was up to snuff, I disabled all the non-cr …
Re: shortening issues
Glad you've got shortening issues sorted out. Not experiencing any issues today, but did notice a curious happening for a brief period yesterday: several link descriptions started with "Erro …
Re: Why I’m Breaking Free From Goals
Thought provoking post you have here, Malcolm! I really think a "happy" balance needs to be struck between having and not having goals. For some people, goal-less-ness is like being mapless. …

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The Entire Conversation Is Aggregated Over At BackType

I use the Disqus Commenting System on this blog. Whenever I comment on another blog that uses the same system, Disqus keeps track of the entire conversation. The other commenting aggregation system I use is BackType, which pulls in comments from Disqus and other blogs that don’t use Disqus. This means the comments for everybody who commented on a particular post will be shown. If you want to follow the conversation in this manner, visit my TaylorWebStuff Disqus Comment Profile. [[UPDATE: BackType has changed its model. I'm no longer using it to aggregate comments. Visit the Disqus Profile link above.]]

The sidebar is already covered; there are lots of widgets for that. But what about adding RSS Feeds of all sorts into your pages and posts? Read this article if you’ve been searching for an answer: Display RSS Feeds on Your WordPress Pages, Posts, or Sidebar? (This is part of the series Bricks and Mortar WordPress created by Vernessa for Local Business Coach Online .com)

Newspaper/RSS Coffee Cup – Image Credit: Please see footnote for licensing restriction. ²

Hey Webmasters! Content For Your Blogs and Newsletters …
I wrote an article about the RSS Import plugin that you can use in newsletters, blog postings, and ezines. Get it at Breaking Away From the Sidebar – Aggregate and Display RSS Feeds on Your WordPress Pages and Posts.

Internet TV and Online Radio

BlogTalk Radio – TaylorThyme Channel

Saturday Show Scheduled for May 8th Moved To Sunday May 9th (Mother's Day) – May 08,2010
The Saturday Edition of TaylorThyme scheduled for May 8, 2010 has been moved to Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 1:30 pm. Topic and Guest to be announced.Happy Mother's Day!
Local Business 2-0-10 – Apr 10,2010
Interviews with Local Business Owners who are incorporating the current internet technologies, social media, and web apps into their mix in 2010.interview | local business owner | entrepreneur | socia …
Saturday Edition: Local Business 2-0-1-0 :: Interview with Mr. Rodney McNeil of Greenville, NC – Apr 10,2010
TaylorThyme on BlogTalkRadio :: Saturday EditionLocal Business 2-0-1-0 :: Interview with Mr. Rodney McNeil of Greenville, NCToday is Saturday, April 10, 2010Listener dial-in number: …
Broad Topic: focus on Educating The Family – April 7, 2010 – Apr 07,2010
TaylorThyme on BlogTalkRadioToday is Wednesday, April 7, 2010Listener dial-in number: (347) 850-1827http://www.blogtalkradio.com/taylorthymeWelcome to another episode of TaylorThyme …
Wednesday Break with TaylorThyme – Apr 07,2010
Wednesday Break with TaylorThyme, Episode #1 Focus on Educating The Family: educating about life, schooling at home, and schooling for nontraditional students. * The Importance of Fathers Talking With …

Ustream.tv – TaylorThyme Channel

It's TaylorThyme Episode #1
Tech Commentary on Oops Video (Pirillo) and YouTube; Love of Words, Vocabulary Building, Dictionary.com; Grandaddy of Article Directories: EzineArticles.com, first article accepted. Length: 24:58 View …
Test Using Ustream Producer Free Version for It's TaylorThyme
TEST: WARNING ==> TURN SOUND ALL THE WAY DOWN! Recorded with the free Ustream Producer. Producer adds an awful watermark overlay that makes video almost impossible to view. Sound does not work prop …

Latest from Online Video Aggregation, Video Channels

YouTube Video Channel (TaylorWebStuff)
Yikes! The YouTube Feed is kinda ugly, huh? I’ll see about cleaning it up so it’s easier to read. Meanwhile, just skip past the first part of that awful URL.

Business Competition? Vintage Cartoon, Popeye in Taxi Turvey
Let's learn a bit about competitiion in a competitve business! Vintage cartoon classic is both entertaining and enlightening. Popeye and Bluto both run a taxi service. True to form, Bluto bullies …
Magnify.net – Remove Anonymous Posters Video Tutorial
My Name Ain't Anonymous is a step-by-step video tutorial that walks you through how to remove videos from your Magnify.net account that were posted by "Anonymous" – a strange phenomenon …
Magnify.net – Remove Anonymous Posters (win-ff / avi-XviD)
My Name Ain't Anonymous is a step-by-step video tutorial that walks you through how to remove videos from your Magnify.net account that were posted by "Anonymous" – a strange phenomenon …
Magnify.net – Remove Anonymous Posters (Slideshow)
My Name Ain't Anonymous Slideshow is a step-by-step PowerPoint tutorial that walks you through how to remove videos from your Magnify.net account that were posted by "Anonymous" – a str …
Easily Create A Live Help Customer Support System on Your Website
You can easily create a live help system for customer support on your website. Good customer service starts with easy access. Learn how to be accessible to your customers using free, open source softw …
Customize The Look of Your PayPal Page To Match Your Website
You can easily customize your PayPal Checkout page with your header and logo to brand your business image. Style it to look just like your website. This video tutorial brought to you by LocalBusinessC …

Magnify.net Video Aggregation Channel

How to Embed a Video in a WordPress Post
This is as simple as it gets: Embedding a video into a WordPress post in plain English. (by remarkablogger)
Uploading Video in Powerpoint
Shows how to upload video in Powerpoint. (by capricesmith)
Embed YouTube Movie into PowerPoint 2007
Embed YouTube Video into PowerPoint 2007
How to Embed YouTube Videos in WordPress
Video covers how to add video to WordPress. Author: "Embedding video in a Wordpress blog post or page is easy with the later versions of Wordpress. This video shows how to do it without breaking …
Introduction to Google Spreadsheets
Atomic Learning's short tutorial introduction to Google Spreadsheets.
Using Google Docs without a GMail Account
jonrochelle wrote: Google Docs (and other Google products) require you to log in to Google – but that can be done with your CURRENT email account – you don't need to use GMail. Yahoo mail, AOL ma …
Living The Digital Life: Google Documents
TSWUCB wrote: August 2007 Living The Digital Life: Google Documents Technical Sales Assistants at U.C. Berkeley's Campus Computer Store, The Scholar's Workstation discuss Web Applications wi …

Footnotes

RSSImport WordPress Plugin. Here’s the Author’s Support Site . Thanks to the plugin developer! [↩ go back]
This beautiful Newspaper/RSS Coffee Cup Image is from the Smashing Retro Icon Set created by Softfacade for Smashing Magazine and its readers. Do Not Download Directly. Yes, it’s free; you can get it from here. Thanks guys! [↩ go back]